Eastern Promises

for strong brutal and bloody violence, some graphic sexuality, language and nudity © Focus Features 2007

The new thriller from director David Cronenberg reteams him with his A History of Violence leading man Viggo Mortensen. The film follows the mysterious and ruthless Nikolai (Mr. Mortensen), who is tied to one of London's most notorious organized crime families. His carefully maintained existence is jarred when he crosses paths with Anna (Academy Award nominee Naomi Watts), an innocent midwife trying to right a wrong, who accidentally uncovers potential evidence against the family. Now Nikolai must put into motion a harrowing chain of murder, deceit, and retribution.

Release:

September 14th, 2007

Genre:

Thriller

Official Site:

focusfeatures.com/easternpromises

Director:

David Cronenberg

Cast:

Josef Altin , Mina E. Mina , Aleksander Mikic , Sarah-Jeanne Labrosse , Lalita Ahmed

Writers:

Steven Knight